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Good day, denizens of OC.net! Per our tradition, the forum will shut down for Clean Monday, beginning around 9pm Sunday evening (2/18) and ending around 9pm Monday evening (2/19). In the spirit of the coming Forgiveness Sunday, I ask you to forgive me for the sins I have committed against you. At the end of Great and Holy Week, the Forum will also shut down for Holy Friday and Holy Saturday (times TBA).

I can't wait until the brain trust in Washington accepts the creation of the new Islamic state of "Kosova" [sic]. I'm sure the new "democracy" in Kosova [sic] will continue their kindness and their graciousness to all people, places and things Orthodox.

It is my understanding that there are particular linguistic and music preferences unique to the Serbs of Kosovo. I may be wrong and will defer to anyone who is an expert on the issue. The churches are, of course, a part of that culture that is being destroyed.